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Cavaliers 101, Knicks 91: Fans at Garden Were Thrilled, but Not by Knicks

LeBron James bade New York a warm hello and a fond farewell, and in the hours between friendly greetings, pinned the Knicks with another defeat while soaking up their fans’ adulation. Cleveland's LeBron James, shooting over Larry Hughes, made his only ...

From HOWARD BECK, The New York Times,  6 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Knicks,  LeBron James,  Cleveland Cavaliers,  New York Yankees,  C.C. Sabathia

Does LeBron James Need New York and the Knicks?

If LeBron James were to scrawl his career goals on, say, a New York deli napkin, the list might look something like this: So what do you get for the superstar who has everything? More fame? More awards? More money? The answers might determine where ...

From HOWARD BECK, The New York Times,  5 Nov 2009

Related Topics: LeBron James,  Michael Jordan,  New York Knicks,  David Falk,  Patrick Ewing

Pacers 101, Knicks 89: James Up Next as Knicks Impress No One

The Knicks’ top priority this season, other than hoarding salary-cap space for LeBron James, is to impress LeBron James. They need him to believe they can be respectable, competitive and worthy of his presence when free agency opens in July. Those ...

From HOWARD BECK, The New York Times,  4 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Knicks,  Indiana Pacers,  LeBron James,  Cleveland Cavaliers,  New Orleans Hornets

Knicks 117, Hornets 111: Knicks Rediscover Hughes and Find a Win

Starters became reserves, veterans were dusted off and everything was new again. The Knicks, in search of another fresh start, tried one more new look Monday night: winners. Al Harrington, coming off the Knicks' bench for the second straight game, had 2 ...

From HOWARD BECK, The New York Times,  3 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Knicks,  Al Harrington,  New Orleans Hornets,  Larry Hughes,  Chris Paul

Bobcats 102, Knicks 100 (Double Overtime): Knicks Keep It Interesting, but the Bobcats Prevail

CHARLOTTE, N.C. It took the Knicks seven woeful quarters, played over three nights, in two cities, before they discovered something resembling organized basketball. All it got them was an extra 10 minutes of court time and another loss. They fell ...

From HOWARD BECK, International Herald Tribune,  31 Oct 2009

Related Topics: New York Knicks,  Charlotte Bobcats,  Nate Robinson,  Al Harrington,  D.J. Augustin

Tim Donaghy Again Forces an N.B.A. Investigation of Referees

For the second time in two years, the N.B.A. is being forced to investigate the conduct of its officiating staff because of provocative allegations made by a disgraced former referee. Tim Donaghy, right, a former N.B.A. referee, was once sentenced to ...

From HOWARD BECK, The New York Times,  29 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Tim Donaghy,  National Basketball Association,  Los Angeles Lakers,  Noggin,  Western Conference

In Opening-Night Loss, Knicks Lose Sight of Defense

CHARLOTTE, N.C. An opening-night pratfall had the Knicks more concerned than alarmed, and perhaps more attuned to newfound priorities. The Knicks spent most of training camp trying to forge a defensive identity, with occasionally encouraging results. ...

From HOWARD BECK, The New York Times,  29 Oct 2009

Related Topics: New York Knicks,  Miami Heat,  Charlotte Bobcats,  Boston Celtics,  Danilo Gallinari

Adding Powerful Talent, Top Teams Flex Muscles

Money does not always buy happiness or success in the N.B.A., but the right transaction can occasionally deliver a slice of nirvana. The Celtics, who won a title in 2008, signed Rasheed Wallace, a solid defender and versatile scorer. Lebron James and ...

From HOWARD BECK, The New York Times,  24 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Shaquille O'Neal,  Los Angeles Lakers,  Rasheed Wallace,  Tim Duncan,  Dallas Mavericks

Stern Says Vote on Proposed Nets Sale to Happen This Year

The proposed sale of a controlling stake in the Nets to a Russian oligarch will be put to a vote of N.B.A. owners by the end of the year, according to Commissioner David Stern, who spoke positively Thursday about the deal. The oligarch, Mikhail D. ...

From HOWARD BECK, The New York Times,  22 Oct 2009

Related Topics: David Stern,  Mikhail Prokhorov,  Bruce Ratner

N.B.A. Reaches Agreement With Referees Union

Negotiators for the N.B.A. and its referees union reached agreed Tuesday on a new contract, making it likely that the league’s regular officials will be on the court when the regular season begins next week. The contract must be ratified by a ...

From HOWARD BECK, The New York Times,  20 Oct 2009

Related Topics: David Stern,  Noggin,  National Basketball Association

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